Download or read book A Life of John Calvin written by Alister E. McGrath and published by Blackwell Publishing. This book was released on 1993-10-08 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the best sources for understanding the impact of John Calvin, McGrath's work updates The History and Character of Calvinism by John T. McNeill with a fascinating biography that also explores Calvin's cultural importance.